Chapter 112

REGINALD

I stood near the entrance, watching the last of the council members file out. Elder after elder stopped to speak with me. Pretending to be friendly, asking about my health, my plans and how my relationship with Leone is going.

What they really wanted was access, way to get close to my brother. To influence him through me.

"Lord Reginald, perhaps we could have dinner sometime? Discuss pack business?"

"Lord Reginald, I have a proposal that might interest you. Something ...